What was the promised reward for the man who killed Goliath, according to the soldiers in the camp?
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Correct answer: Great wealth, the king's daughter in marriage, and tax exemption for his father's house
Saul offered a triple incentive: riches, a royal marriage, and making the man's family 'free' (exempt from taxes and perhaps forced labor) in Israel. David asked about this reward to confirm the stakes of the challenge.
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